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Dorothy's Cocktail & Oyster Bar, Saint Simons, GA

Dorothy's Cocktail & Oyster Bar

4.8
4.8
429 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 11 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Great for fine wines
Dorothy's Cocktail & Oyster Bar, named for chef and owner Daniel Auffenberg's maternal grandmother, Dorothy Crane, is an upscale restaurant on St. Simon's Island. Dorothy's serves raw fresh seafood and other coastal cuisine alongside many dishes inspired by Daniel and his wife, Claire's, travels to Southeast Asia. Dorothy's has a large focus on craft cocktails, both original and classics.

Additional information

  • Location
    12 Market St, Saint Simons, GA 31522
  • Neighbourhood
    Saint Simons
  • Cross Street
    Sea Island Drive and Frederica Road
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 429 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Coastal Georgia

    Best Food

  • Coastal Georgia

    Best Service

  • Coastal Georgia

    Innovative

  • Coastal Georgia

    Healthy

  • Coastal Georgia

    Hot spot

  • Coastal Georgia

    Great for fine wines

  • Coastal Georgia

    Lively

  • Coastal Georgia

    Seafood

  • Glynn County

    Best Overall

  • Glynn County

    Best Food

  • Glynn County

    Best Service

  • Glynn County

    Best Ambience

  • Glynn County

    Best Value

  • Glynn County

    Good for groups

  • Glynn County

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Glynn County

    Great for fine wines

  • Glynn County

    Good for special occasions

  • Glynn County

    Lively

  • Glynn County

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dorothy's Cocktail & Oyster Bar offers an exceptional dining experience with "delicious food and sophisticated cocktails." Guests rave about the "amazing service" and vibrant atmosphere. Highlights include the unique menu, standout small plates like tuna tartare, and attentive staff, particularly Chelsea's "vibrant personality." Perfect for special occasions or a delightful night out.

429 Reviews

  1. ROBERT

    VIP

    Atlanta

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent! Food, service, cocktail & wine. The ambiance of Dorothy’s was above average & our seating was adequate for a party of two.

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  2. John

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service. Favorite spot in St Simons area!

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  3. Sue

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent and the service exceptional. Asian fusion with a fun vibe.

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  4. Nate

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good time here. We had excellent service and the food was tremendous!

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  5. Jeff

    VIP

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best food on the island hands down! Great staff as well!

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  6. Jim

    VIP

    Coastal Georgia

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, the food and service were excellent. Dishes prepared to perfection and our server Etta was very helpful and attentive all night. She made great recommendations for wines and desserts. Wonderful evening with friends.

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  7. Cindy

    VIP

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant, excellent service, amazing food. Couldn’t ask for more.

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  8. Ashley

    Atlanta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful evening! The food and drinks were absolutely delicious! The service was amazing- thank you for a perfect date night ❤️

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  9. Zach

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dorothy never fails to impress. Good is fantastic and service is amazing every single time. All employees you encounter seem to really enjoy working there. Highly recommend.

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  10. Rob

    Atlanta

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    definitely need to work on service. we waited for a good 20 minutes to order and then they had to assign another waitress to habdle - who was great.

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Dorothy's Cocktail & Oyster Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 429 OpenTable diners.

Dorothy's Cocktail & Oyster Bar does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Dorothy's Cocktail & Oyster Bar

12 Market St, Saint Simons, GA 31522

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Sea Island Drive and Frederica Road
  • Neighbourhood
    Saint Simons
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Daniel Auffenberg
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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